Havana Revisited: Dec. 19, 2009 - Jan. 2, 2010

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January 4th 2010

Published: January 8th 2010

There have been a few changes since the last time we visited Havana in 2005. The biggest is the amount of building restorations. There is still much work to be done of course, as many beautiful pieces of architecture appear to be on the verge of collapse - but the restorations that have taken place are magnificent, and the city looks so much better for it. To me, this is very pleasing, because the... Read Full Entry

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Havana from Fortaleza again

Plaque in Museo de la Comandancia del Che

Located in the Fortaleza San Carlos de la Cabana, this museum served as Che Guevara's headquarters in 1959 when he oversaw the executions of Batista's officers.

Museo de la Comandancia del Che

sunset from Fortaleza

Canal de Entrada

View from top of Hotel Parkview

Memorial Granma at night

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Soviet Tank, outside Museo de la Revolucion

Todo por la Revolucion

Museo de la Revolucion

Another of the many historic buildings currently undergoing restorations in Havana.

Hotel Ambos Mundos

Hemingway lived in this hotel room for a while. It costs 2 CUC's to see the inside of the room. I was content with a picture of the outside.

view from restaurant on top floor of Ambos Mundos

Forbidden Steps

These stairs looked so inviting, we decided to climb them to see what was at the top of this hill. It is a fenced off military zone, and we were very unwelcome.